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#1
10-07-2009, 04:50 AM
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Re: Launch RPM for a 4 Speed?
My first vote would be to throw on a historically correct Hurst Link Lok, but the other option is set the e-brake just enough to prevent the roll and creep through the prestage lights to light the stagine ones.
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10-07-2009, 06:46 AM
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Re: Launch RPM for a 4 Speed?
GREAT advice.
 Your right hand is on the shifter; your left hand is on the e-brake release handle; your right foot is on the gas; your left foot is on the clutch. Who's steering the car? 
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10-07-2009, 07:24 PM
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Re: Launch RPM for a 4 Speed?
Verne I have had the same problem... way too much to do and way too little time to do it in!
To me the heel toe method is the easiest way... as soon as you roll to the gas you are naturally releasing the brake from your heel...
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10-07-2009, 09:38 PM
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Re: Launch RPM for a 4 Speed?
Whatever you do get a scattershield if you are going to be thrashing it! The best case scenario is destroying the bellhousing and back of the block or having the clutch disc come through the firewall/windshield... and gets worse from there!
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~JAG~ NCRS#65120 68 GTO HO 4 spd Alpine Blue /Parchment 2 owner car #21783 71 Corvette LT1 45k miles Orig paint - Brandshatch Green - National Top Flight - last known 71 LT1 built. 71 Corvette LT1 42k miles Original paint - Black - black leather - only black LT1 known to exist. NUMEROUS Lemans blue Camaros, Monza Red and Daytona Yellow Corvettes & a Chevelle or two... Survivors, restored cars, & other photos https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos
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#6
10-08-2009, 07:35 AM
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Re: Launch RPM for a 4 Speed?
<font color="blue">I used to do a half pump thru the line lock just before the pre stage, ease the clutch into pre-stage, then stage ...
at the light blink, right foot to the floor, side step the clutch (approx 8K) & hold the f**k on! Looked at the Moroso tell-tale when I was done. Not the most consistent, but definatly a lot of fun.  331cu.in. - Super T-10 long 4200lb clutch - Verti-gate - 5.57 dana - 13/31 slicks </font> 
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